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Contains test charts describing geometrical tests for checking the accuracy of woodworking machine tools and gives guidance on the use of these charts. The original publication consists of 5 Sections: (1) General conditions. (2) Single spindle moulding machines. (3) Surface planing machines with cutterblocks. (4) Single blade circular saw benches. (5) Thickness planing machines with rotary cutterblocks. Amendment AMD 379 consists of further Sections: (6) Table bandsawing machines. (7) Planing machines for two, three or four side dressings. Amendment AMD 1022 consists of further Sections: (8) Surface planing and thicknessing machines. (9) Slot mortising machines - single tool. (10) Single spindle boring machines. (11) Chain mortising machines.